The Supplier Quality and Development Manager is a strategic, technically driven leader responsible for supplier capability, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and performance excellence across global suppliers. This role partners closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure suppliers meet EPC Power’s quality, reliability, and compliance standards. This position will be onsite in our Greenville SC plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead global supplier quality and development programs supporting new product introductions, manufacturing scale-up, and long-term product reliability.
• Define supplier segmentation, governance models, and risk-based quality strategies aligned with EPC Power’s business objectives.
• Conduct and lead supplier assessments including system audits, process audits, capability studies, and technical evaluations across castings, machining, plastics, electronics, and electro-mechanical suppliers.
• Manage supplier qualification workflows including APQP, PPAP, control plans, and capability confirmation prior to production release.
• Drive structured corrective and preventive actions using 8D, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Implement predictive escalation and supplier performance monitoring frameworks to proactively mitigate risk      and improve delivery reliability.
• Establish and maintain supplier KPIs  and dashboards (PPM, OTD, SCARs, capability indices) using Power BI, Minitab, SPC, and Excel.
• Provide supplier quality oversight for electronics and PCBA manufacturing including IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, EIA standards, SMT, THT, PCBA assembly, inspection, and functional testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure supplier deliverables meet design and production requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to suppliers and internal teams on quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement practices. 

•   Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials) or related technical discipline.
•  10+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or quality engineering within manufacturing environments.
• Advanced expertise in APQP, PPAP, VDA 6.3, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, DOE, and structured problem solving.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, aluminum extrusion, forging, machining, plastics, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and cross-region operations.

 Travel

• 40% Travel – both domestically and internationally.
• International travel experience and the capability to operate in foreign cultures required.

Required Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials) or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or quality engineering within manufacturing environments.
•  Advanced expertise in APQP, PPAP, VDA 6.3, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, DOE, and structured problem solving.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, aluminum extrusion, forging, machining, plastics, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and cross-region operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 system audits and supplier system assessments.
•  Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments with high reliability, safety, and compliance requirements across automotive, industrial, and electromechanical supply chains.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and quality management software.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent.

Benefits

•  401(k) matching
•  Dental and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
•  Health insurance 
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary: $130K - $160K